Team Dynamics & Communication Flashcards
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A rescuer says 'I've given 1 mg epinephrine at 10:14' after administering the drug. This is an example of:
Answer: Closed-loop communication confirming task completion
Reporting back the action taken and the time completes the closed-loop cycle and keeps all team members informed.
Which element is ESSENTIAL for someone to be an effective BLS team leader?
Answer: Maintaining situational awareness and directing resources calmly
Effective team leaders maintain a big-picture view, assign tasks, monitor quality, and communicate calmly without being consumed by a single task.
A bystander with no CPR training is present at a cardiac arrest scene. The BEST use of this person is to:
Answer: Assign them a simple task such as calling 911 or retrieving the AED
Untrained bystanders can perform simple tasks like calling EMS or fetching equipment, freeing trained rescuers for clinical tasks.
Why is it important to announce 'clear' before delivering a shock with an AED?
Answer: To ensure no one is in contact with the patient and will receive the shock
Announcing 'clear' and visually confirming no contact protects all rescuers from accidental electrical discharge injury.
During resuscitation, the team leader becomes overwhelmed with tasks and loses situational awareness. The BEST immediate action for a team member is to:
Answer: Offer specific assistance or suggest the leader focus on oversight
Supportively offering to take on tasks or prompting the leader to return to an oversight role preserves team function without undermining authority.
A rescuer performing compressions notices their rate is correct but the patient's chest is barely rising with ventilations. The rescuer should:
Answer: Verbally alert the airway manager to check mask seal and technique
The compressor maintains their role but communicates the concern to the airway manager, enabling task-appropriate problem solving.
What does the term 'cognitive load' refer to in the context of BLS team dynamics?
Answer: The mental effort required to process information and make decisions under stress
High cognitive load during resuscitation can impair decision-making, which is why clear roles and communication reduce errors by distributing mental effort.